Importance of film education in movie making

However, today most professionals enter film industry after learning thoroughly from a film institute. It is the best route to make an early mark. Many filmmakers like Aabhavanan, R.K. Selvamani, Manikandan ( Kakka Muttai) , Balaji Mohan ( Maari ), Rohin Venkatesan ( Athey Kangal ) have followed this route and emerged as successful filmmakers in Tamil cinema. Even for an acting career, studying in a film institute is the best route. 

At a recent event, Superstar Rajinikanth proudly stated, “I am from a film institute. Though I learnt acting working with K  Balachander and other filmmakers more than what I learnt at institute, I know the importance of studying in a film institute and how it will be helpful.”  Going through a film institute is a better option to enter film industry for following reasons.  

Learning from masters: Good film institutes enable students to learn from masters who are highly accomplished and reputed in the film industry and not merely teachers who only have knowledge of the art but no real experience.   

Structured training in all aspects of film technology: Though students may specialise in specific fields, in today’s competitive scenario, they must learn every possible film technology. A good institute ensures students get exposure to every craft related to the film industry to bring out the best from them. 

Exposure to world cinema: Good film institutes enable learned exposure to world cinema, which establishes strong foundation for a student. Also, they ensure students involvement in various film festivals, short film contests and enhance their knowledge. 

Facilities: A good film institute offers finest facilities like a library, comprising best collection of books, novels, literature, journals, films, documentaries and short films, well equipped class rooms with screening facility, shooting floor, multiple cameras with all equipment, editing suites, dubbing studio, preview theatre etc. to enable students to learn everything under one roof.  

Opportunities to interact with industry veterans, new talents and establish contact: Studying in a good film institute increases  one’s opportunity to interact with veterans as well as new talents, which brings in right contact. Getting a breakthrough in the film industry depends on having the right contacts, which a good film institute ensures and helps  an individual to grow in his  career faster. 

Right atmosphere and like-minded people: A film institute is all about offering the right atmosphere of learning and like-minded, passionate people in all departments. It enhances bonding with fellow students, fosters creativity and establishes life-long relationships. 

Practical exposure: The best film institutes offer practical training and exposure to all crafts, which is a must for a student to emerge knowledgeable and talented in the film industry. 

Instant recognition and pride: A good film institute must ensure instant recognition from the industry  for the student, which will make him proud about studying there.

Career guidance and mentoring: A responsible film institute not merely educates, but also offers career guidance, support and mentors to develop a student’s career. 

Transformation: A good film institute ensures transformation of an individual from a learner to a confident and well trained talent. Hence, choosing the right institute is highly essential. A film institute plays a vital role in training young talents and groom them to achieve through right opportunities. Director Karthik Subbaraj said in an interview, “I would reconsider my decision of studying engineering. Instead, I would do a proper course in filmmaking and as a result, learn about the technology behind making films much earlier.”